Potato salad is one of those things I kind of have to be in the mood to eat. Until now. I think I could eat this as a side almost every day! Yes, it was that good! I made this for my family’s 4th of July cookout.
‘Lightened Up’ Loaded Potato Salad
6-8 small to medium red potatoes – cooked*, cooled and cubed
1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
8-10 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided (reduced fat to cut calories)
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 dash celery salt (can also use seasoning salt)
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash paprika (or cayenne pepper)
- Gently stir together all the ingredients in a large bowl, reserving a little cheddar, green onion and bacon for garnish.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Top with reserved shredded cheddar, green onion slices and bacon. Can be served immediately while still warm, or made ahead of time and served cold. It was good both ways!
*I cooked my potatoes in a steamer bag in the microwave
Adapted from:
Verdict? This was a delicious potato salad, and an excellent side to this-
Yes, I like to see how big I can make my burger!
By making a few ingredient swaps, I was able to greatly reduce the fat and calories in this side dish, without sacrificing flavor. Not to mention, no one realized I had used yogurt and light mayo in the place of the regular stuff! If you are not a fan of turkey bacon, you could use regular bacon, and just reduce the amount as well.
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